The tour will begin at a Winston-Salem high school, although press will reportedly not be allowed to join. Prior to his election as state superintendent, Johnson was a corporate attorney in Winston-Salem and a local school board member.

Johnson, who defeated longtime Democrat June Atkinson in November, told members of the State Board of Education last month that he planned to transform the state’s “outdated” public education system.

Although he has declined to offer any specific plans, Johnson pledged to return with “action items” following the completion of his listening tour. The superintendent has either not responded or declined multiple interview requests from Policy Watch.